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The Strand in 1905

The Strand in 1905 with the recently built Mallock Memorial Clocktower (a memorial to former Torquay MP Richard Mallock who died in 1900).

 

Torwood Street 1912

This colourful postcard from 1912 shows the Queens Family Hotel (formerly The Hearders Family Hotel) looking towards Torwood Street.

 

The Grand Hotel 1912

A Tram stops to pick up passengers by the Grand Hotel in 1910. Originally built in 1881 as The Great Western Hotel, it changed hands in 1887 and also it's name some years later.

 

Corbyn head 1914

Another view of Corbyn Head in 1910

 

 

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Torwood Street 1922

Torwood Street in 1922 with the horse and cart still a popular method of transport at this time.

 

 

Torquay Harbour 1927

Sailing boats around Torquay harbourside in 1927.

 

 

 

Corbyn Head 1900

This view from Corbyn Head in 1900 shows what has been eroded over the years.

 

 

 

Fleet Street in 1907

This postcard from 1907 shows a Tram heading down Fleet Street, on it's way to Beacon Quay.

 

 


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